Daily Archives: February 27, 2008

Ethanol from Garbage and Old Tires

Posted on February 27, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Technology Review. A versatile new process for making biofuels could slash their cost.

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TR10: Cellulolytic Enzymes

Posted on February 27, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Technology Review. Frances Arnold is designing better enzymes for making biofuels from cellulose.

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New Online Game to Benefit Mankind

Posted on February 27, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full post at EarthTalk. An online game, which was designed by a small group of socially conscious people from three continents, was developed to permit players choose from a variety of real-world causes, which include helping the environment … Continue reading →

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Energy edge for state touted

Posted on February 27, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the Houghton Daily Mining Gazette. Renewable energy could be a key part of Michigan’s economic future, according to James Epolito. The president and CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corp. spoke at a forum that … Continue reading →

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Great Lakes Officials Seek Aid From U.S. and Canada

Posted on February 27, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the New York Times. Regional government agencies around the Great Lakes say they need help to protect the lakes from invasive species, contaminated sediment and sewage overflows.

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New West Charter Middle School Takes an Environmental Leadership Position by Offsetting All Climate Changing CO2 Emissions Through Carbonfund.org

Posted on February 27, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the press release. New West Charter Middle School announced today that it is offsetting all its carbon emissions with Carbonfund.org, one of the country’s leading carbon offset organizations. This commitment establishes New West as an environmental leader in the … Continue reading →

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SC Johnson Transitions to Hybrid Cars to Help Promote Clean Air

Posted on February 27, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the press release. When SC Johnson’s sales force hit the highway, they will be driving to save the planet. The leading consumer products company recently inked a lease deal to add new hybrid vehicles to its fleet each year … Continue reading →

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Biodiesel pump labeling campaign ready in Illinois

Posted on February 27, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story and listen to the interview from the Brownfield Network. On July 1, a new state law in Illinois goes into effect that requires all biodiesel pumps selling B6 to B20 blends be labeled. Kayla Rassi, Communications … Continue reading →

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Biodiesel Firm Offers Custom Blends In An Instant

Posted on February 27, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story from WWJ Newsradio. A Grosse Pointe biodiesel technology startup has installed its first test fuel blending unit at the NextEnergy Center in Detroit.

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Daylight Saving Wastes Energy, Study Says

Posted on February 27, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the Wall Street Journal. For decades, conventional wisdom has held that daylight-saving time, which begins March 9, reduces energy use. But a unique situation in Indiana provides evidence challenging that view: Springing forward may actually … Continue reading →

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